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luggage
/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
travel bags and containers
She checked her luggage at the airport before boarding.
She handed over her suitcases to be stored during the flight.
formal
Bags, suitcases, and containers used to carry personal belongings while traveling.
The airline charges extra for excess luggage.
Passengers must pay additional fees if their bags exceed the weight limit.
Often used in the plural form, though 'luggage' itself is singular.
Collocations
check luggageto hand over bags for storage during a flightcarry-on luggagesmall bags allowed in the cabinexcess luggagebags exceeding weight or size limits
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Plural vs. Singular
Though 'luggage' is singular, it often refers to multiple items (e.g., 'luggages' is incorrect).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'lugage,' meaning 'burden' or 'load,' possibly from Old French 'logier' (to lodge) or Old Norse 'lugga' (to carry).
Usage Notes
In American English, 'luggage' is more common than 'baggage,' while British English uses both interchangeably.
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